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Cooper-Young Information
Cooper-Young is an eclectic neighborhood and historic district in the Midtown
section of Memphis, Tennessee, named for the intersection of Cooper Street and
Young Avenue. The neighborhood is adjacent to the defunct Libertyland Amusement
Park and is known for its eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants, including
the widely-known Young Avenue Deli. Other restaurants such as Cafe Ole, Tsunami,
Blue Fish, Soul Fish, Celtic Crossing, Do (pronounced "doe"), and the Beauty
Shop, represent diverse cuisines (sometimes several within one establishment)
and reflect the creative spirit of the neighborhood.
Each fall, the neighborhood hosts the Cooper-Young Festival, marked by a 4-mile
run and live music performances. The neighborhood is increasingly considered one
of the more artistic and hip areas of the city, and evidence of successful urban
renewal in Memphis' core. The Cooper-Young Community Association, founded in
1976, helps to drive development of the area through a number of activities,
including the annual festival and a monthly neighborhood newsletter, The
Lamplighter. Cooper-Young also has a large gay community and is home to the
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center.